Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker visited local Australia Post depots in Grovedale and Torquay recently, to thank them, prior to Christmas, for their dedication

“As we approach one of the busiest times of the year for Australia Post, we know employees are working seven days a week, around the clock, to deliver Christmas parcels,” Ms Coker said.

“I believe the greatest asset we have is our people, and Australia post’s 60,000-strong workforce prove that every day.

“I commend Australia Post for its commitment to service excellence and adaptability as it continues its modernisation journey.

“The Government is committed to ensuring that Australia Post remains a beloved and publicly owned institution that can deliver the services Australians need.”

An Australia Post spokesperson said temporary weekend deliveries were rolled out due to an increased number of online sales in the lead-up to Christmas.

Weekend deliveries will remain in place up until Christmas, depending on volumes.

• For packages being sent to most places within Australia, make sure they are wrapped and posted by December 18. 
• People sending to Western Australia and Northern Territory should allow a few extra days.
• You can still express ship packages by December 21.
• International Standard can be posted between November 23 and December 7.
• International Express requires all post to be sent between November 30 and December 13.